Psychologist - Tupu Ora

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking a full-time psychologist to join the Child and Adolescent team at the Greenlane Clinical Centre in Auckland. This permanent role focuses on the care and treatment of children and adolescents with eating disorders, requiring collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Successful candidates will need to be a registered psychologist in New Zealand with relevant experience and a passion for supporting mental health recovery.

Qualifications

• Must have current New Zealand registered psychologist status.
• At least 2 years of post-graduate experience required.
• Strong understanding of treatments for eating disorders in children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for clients with eating disorders.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated care.
• Participate in client care planning.

Skills

Evidence-based treatment knowledge

Collaborative work in multidisciplinary teams

Psychological assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Current New Zealand registered psychologist

Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience

Tools

Psychological assessments tools

Therapy software

Job description

Location

Central Auckland location (Greenlane Clinical Centre) easily accessible via public transport.

About the Role

This position is full‑time, permanent, Monday‑Friday. It is part of the Child and Adolescent team, focusing on the needs of children, adolescents and families with eating disorders.

Team / Service / Location

TupuOra is a regional specialist service that provides assessment and treatment for children, adolescents and adults with eating disorders. The service offers outpatient and residential options, and this role is primarily within the community/outpatient team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and specialist treatment to clients of all ages with moderate to severe eating disorders.
• Work collaboratively with the multi‑disciplinary team and other mental health teams to deliver coordinated care.
• Offer consultation and liaison support to community services and hospitals in the Metro Auckland region and specialist support to Northland.
• Participate in care planning and support clients towards recovery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current New Zealand registered psychologist.
• At least 2years post‑graduate experience.
• Strong knowledge of evidence‑based treatments for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, especially with children and adolescents.
• Commitment to a multi‑disciplinary team approach.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Valid, full NewZealand driver’s licence.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

Health NewZealand|Te WhatuOra welcomes applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.